Nanhua jing
Zhuangzi
Reading Time
at 250 WPM1h 58m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 58m to read Nanhua jing.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
4
days at 30 min/day
118
total minutes
Nanhua jing
Published
June 1997
Publisher
Counterpoint LLC
Pages
118
ISBN-13
9781887178341
ISBN-10
1887178341
Description
Revered for millennia in the Chinese spiritual tradition, Chuang Tze stands alongside the Tao Te Ching as a founding classic of Taoism. The Inner Chapters are the only sustained section of this text widely believed to be the work of Chuang Tzu himself, dating to the fourth century B.C.E. But this is an ancient text that yields a surprisingly modern effect. In bold and startling prose, David Hinton's translation captures the "zany texture and philosophical abandon" of the original. The Inner Chapters fantastical passages - in which even birds and trees teach us what they know - offer up a wild menagerie of characters, freewheeling play with language, and surreal humor. And interwoven with Chuang Tzu's sharp instruction on the Tao are short-short stories that are often rough and ribald, rich with satire and paradox. On their deepest level, the Inner Chapters are a meditation on the mysteries of knowledge itself.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Nanhua jing?
This edition of Nanhua jing has approximately 118 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Nanhua jing?
For most readers, Nanhua jing typically takes between 2h 28m and 1h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 29,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 29,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Nanhua jing?
The estimated word count for Nanhua jing is approximately 29,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Nanhua jing?
Nanhua jing was written by Zhuangzi, G. Cox, P. Lowe.
When was Nanhua jing published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.